NSRWA Walking Club - Black Pond Bog in Norwell Sunday, July 14, 2024 10:00-11:30am Please join Walking Club Guest Host Chris Jacobs on SUNDAY (not our usual Saturday), July 14th, as we explore Black Pond Bog in Norwell. Chris Jacobs is a non-profit professional with over 25 years of experience educating about and advocating for […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Bates Trail and the Higgins-MacAllister Preserve in Scituate Saturday, August 10, 2024 10:00-11:30am Join Guest Host Deb Lenahan on Saturday, August 10th at 10:00am in Scituate, as we explore the Bates Trail and the Higgins-MacAllister Preserve. We will start at the Bates Trail Parking Lot and take the Carl Pipes trail […]
Info on the 2024 Great River Race Winners List All Results List Come join us on the North River and experience one of the most beautiful rivers in Massachusetts. This awesome 7.5 mile race starts at Bridge Street Canoe Launch in Norwell and ends at Indian Head Road in Hanover. Click here to see race […]
Enjoy a Presentation on the Rich History of the North and South Rivers Norwell Public Library - Tuesday, August 27 at 6:30pm Meeting Room, 64 South Street, Norwell, MA, 02061 Registration suggested Paul Pratt Memorial Library, Cohasset - Wednesday, September 18 at 5:00pm 35 Ripley Road, Cohasset Registration required Hingham Public Library - Thursday, September […]
Norwell Conservation Day 2024 at Jacobs Pond! Join Norwell Conservation to learn about the environment, on-going conservation efforts, and the history of Jacobs Pond and The Jacobs Farm. Enjoy expert-led walks or stop by the many exhibition tables from local groups to learn about their work for the environment. History of Jacobs Pond Area with […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Ames Norwell State Park in Abington Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:00-11:30am Please join us on Saturday, September 14th as we welcome Guest Hosts Doug and Kathi Thomson to explore the Ames Norwell State Park in Abington. The Thomsons are long time NSWRA members and walk these trails often. Both Doug and […]
With Kezia Bacon of NSRWA Thursday, October 3 7:00pm Hanson Historical Society, 565 Main Street, Hanson Kezia will present an overview of the Indian Head River’s history, beginning in pre-Colonial times, and extending through the 21st century. Topics will include early settlers on the river; bridges, mills and factories; tributaries and fisheries; and issues concerning […]
Date: Saturday, October 5 (Rain date Sunday, October 6) Time: 12:00-5:00pm Location: 1775 Washington St, Hanover, MA 02339 On the Central Green (across from J Crew Factory & Playa Bowls Come see the Let Our Rivers Flow mural at this weekend's Hanover Crossing Fall Fun Fest. Located on the "green", there will be family friendly […]
Fall Foliage and Wild Rice Paddle Saturday, October 12 9:00-11:00am Join us on a relaxing autumn paddle around the Upper Reaches of the North River. The confluence of the Indian Head River and Herring Brook forms the upper reaches of the North River. This creates a lovely freshwater tidal marsh, one of only a handful […]
NSRWA Walking Club - Burrage Pond in Hanson Saturday, October 12, 2024 10:00-11:30am Join us on October 12th from 10:00-11:30am at Burrage Pond in Hanson for an amazing walk with Walking Club Guest Host George Stanchfield. George is an artist, photographer, and plantsman with a passion for gardening in all its phases. He has worked for over 35 years […]
With Kezia Bacon of NSRWA Wednesday, October 16 6:30pm Norwell Public Library NSRWA’s Kezia Bacon will present an overview of the North River’s history, beginning in Colonial times, and extending through the 20th century. Topics will include early settlers on the river, ferries and bridges, milling and manufacturing, and the shipbuilding era, along with salt […]
Sunday, October 27 4:30--6:30pm Join the NSRWA on a Guided Spooky Walk to Couch Beach. Meet at Couch Cemetery before 4:30pm. We'll embark on a family-friendly spooky walk to a special place on the North River. Discover the scenic beauty, local lore, history, shipbuilding, the Portland Gale, activities and topics for all ages as we […]
Beach Grass Planting at Peggotty Beach - Give Thanks to Our Dunes! Saturday, November 2 9:00am to 12:00pm Join the NSRWA, the Town of Scituate, Harbor United Methodist Church, and Scituate Beach Commission on Saturday morning, November 2nd for some fun hands-on community engagement at Peggotty Beach in Scituate! We will be planting beach grass, […]
NSRWA Walking Club - North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00-11:30am Join us on November 9th from 10-11:30 at Mass Audubon’s North River Wildlife Sanctuary in Marshfield for a truly special walk with Walking Club Guest Host Doug Lowry. Doug is a lifelong student of nature and is moving into his forty-fifth […]
With Kezia Bacon and Brian Taylor, NSRWA Tuesdays at 1pm At various locations in Marshfield Join the North and South Rivers Watershed Association to learn about the waterways of Marshfield. The program consists of two slideshows and three guided walks. Sign up for all, or for selected events ($5 each). November 26 - Guided Walk: […]
Clamming the South River This program has been RESCHEDULED to Sunday, November 24 10am-12:30pm Join the NSRWA as we head out onto the flats of the South River to learn how to clam. The program will be guided by local experts as we learn the art of clamming from seasoned veterans and learn about local […]
Holiday Open House Wednesday, December 11 3:00-6:00pm 214 South Street, Norwell, MA 02061 Thank you for helping us protect our waters in 2024! Let’s celebrate our accomplishments with some holiday cheer. Please join us for our annual open house. Refreshments will be served. [googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1ecdSkdvZjHA3QWhYDDCAzbAcW-I&w=640&h=480]
NSRWA Walking Club - Willow Brook Farm Preserve Saturday, December 14, 2024 10:00-11:30am Join us on December 14th from 10-11:30 at Pembroke’s Willow Brook Farm Preserve for a winter walk with returning Guest Hosts Doug and Kathi Thomson. The Thomsons are nature enthusiasts and long time NSWRA members. They have been committed to preserving open […]
Birding in a Changing Climate: The North River A program offered by Mass Audubon and the NSRWA. Van transportation provided! Description Birds are a wonderful vehicle for witnessing cyclic and seasonal changes. In this monthly series, we will meet at Mass Audubon's North River Wildlife Sanctuary, and use van transportation to explore various sites along […]
Ring in the New Year with the North and South Rivers Watershed Association for our Annual New Year's Day Walk! Marshfield's Furnace Brook Watershed Conservation Area Wednesday, January 1, 2025 1:00 to 3:00pm The main loop is roughly 1 mile and contains some forested hills and a couple muddy sections and boardwalks. There are several […]
